Gifting season is always bittersweet when you want to take in the warmth and excitement of the holidays, but don’t want to contribute to the rampant consumerism that has been and still is driving the destruction of our planet. Balance, amirite? While opting out of gift season altogether is the most sustainable action to take…
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From Candy to Costumes, These Are The Easiest Eco Friendly Halloween Swaps
As much as I love hot girl summer, nothing gets me quite as hyped as spooky season… I think it’s something about the joy it sparks for my inner child? I loved trick-or-treating as a kid because of all the candy I brought home, and Hocus Pocus just hits different this time of year. (As…
Okay So There Are Microplastics in Our Food… What Should We Do?
When Barbie Girl by Aqua became a 1997 anthem, we didn’t really know what we were saying by joyously chanting “life in plastic… it’s fantastic!”. Here we are 25 years later, bearing the brunt of microplastic pollution as it filters its way into every aspect of our daily lives. Avoiding bottles that don’t say they’re…
5 Ingredients to Start Your Own Scrappy Kitchen
Who always feels guilty throwing away food scraps? Like not the gross, moldy bits, but potatoes that have grown eyes, or spinach that’s just a *smidge* too wilted? While composting may be the first thing most people consider when trying to reduce their food waste, it’s not always a realistic option if you live in…
5 Vegetarian Food Brands That Focus on Sustainability
Does anyone else remember the absolute hullabaloo that accompanied the launch of the Impossible burger? (While I love that a convincing vegetarian-friendly alternative was created, the whole fake blood thing weirded me out.) Its introduction ushered us into a whole new chapter of consumerism around vegan and vegetarian food brands; suddenly, fast food chains like…
5 Beautiful Pink Houseplants And How To Care For Them
Hey ecofam! It’s your favorite plant gal again. When we think of plants, we don’t usually think of pink, we think of green! Fortunately for lovers of candy-colored hues, there are so many beautiful varieties of plants that come in different shades of pink. Plus, they are super easy to take care of. Check out…
